Tag Archives: Creativity

I Was a Pioneer

Posted on February 22, 2013 by richrockwood

Living in the Past: I was a pioneer in the Autumn of 1963, a member of the first and only class, entering Grand Valley State College, the newest in Michigan, walking in brand new buildings, enjoying a complete lack of … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishment, Adaptability, Adventures, Appreciation, Choices, Claustrophobia, Courage, Education, Faith, Fear, Focus, Grand Valley State University, GVSU, Identity, Letting Go, Life, Passion, Perseverance, Principles, Priorities, Resolutions, Self-Worth, Soldier, The Past, Trust, Youth | Tagged Creativity, Education, Fear, Grand Valley State University, New, Perseverance, philosophy, Pioneer, Self Worth, Surrender, Trust | Leave a comment

Music Can Enhance a Mood

Posted on February 1, 2013 by richrockwood

Experience as a Flashlight: I have found music to be a great partner as I go through life. It motivates me to work. It helps me concentrate. It leads me to higher levels of thought. Back in my college days, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Belief, Enjoyment, Eternity, Famous People, Happiness, Healing, Heaven, Mozart, Music, Passion, Perspective, Pleasure, Relaxation, Stress, Study, Tasks, Work | Tagged artistic expressions, attitude towards work, Creativity, Divine, Enjoyment, God, Mozart, Music, Relaxation, Stress, Study, Work, Worry | 2 Comments

The Best Gifts I Already Have

Posted on December 24, 2012 by richrockwood

Lessons from Life: There is a proverb which says “the best things in life are free.” Actually that is the title to a song. These are some of the words in the song recorded by Frank Sinatra. The moon belongs … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Appreciation, Christmas, Creation, Enjoyment, Focus, Happiness, Holidays, Life, Materialism, Money, Nature, Peace, Perspective, Pleasure, Praise, Priorities, Relaxation, Thankfulness, Weather, Worry | Tagged Appreciation, artistic expressions, Beauty, Creation, Creativity, Enjoyment, Life, Order, Sunrise, Sunset | Leave a comment

What Happens When I Write

Posted on October 3, 2012 by richrockwood

I thought it worthwhile to ponder what happens when I write. It is largely a mystery to me, but yet something I enjoy doing and work at passionately until I am happy with the result. I would like to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Creation, Creativity, Imagination, love, Writing | Tagged artistic expressions, Creativity, Identity, Passion, Perseverance | 1 Comment